what is the yes referendum about

The Yes referendum is about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament Referendum. The referendum proposes to embed the Voice to Parliament in the constitution, which would give distinct recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that couldnt be reversed by future governments. The Yes campaign asserts that the Voice to Parliament enables self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, providing opportunities to inform policy and legal decisions that directly impact them. The referendum is not just about recognizing Indigenous Australians in the constitution but also about listening to Indigenous perspectives so governments can make better policies and getting better outcomes for Indigenous health, education, employment, and housing. A successful referendum will give Indigenous people the dignity of being heard on the things they know from lived experience will work in their communities. The referendum is scheduled for October 14, 2023, and voting is compulsory.